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Perkins
04-23-2019, 08:02 AM
The journey has begun. Woke up at 4 am on Friday to make the pilgrimage to Homedale, ID from Utah about a 4.5-hour drive. This was close to one of the greatest days of my life. I have been waiting for many years to fulfill the dream of building an aircraft. Now the fun begins.

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Upon arriving at the Kitfox factory I was warmly greeted by Brandon. We wasted no time and got the plane loaded up in the trailer. Brandon was a huge help (doing 90% of the work) in making sure the plane was loaded safely for the journey home. He also took a ton of time walking me through the factory. This was a huge help in wrapping my mind around the build. Thanks a ton Brandon.
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efwd
04-23-2019, 08:05 AM
NICE! Have fun!

Shadowrider
04-23-2019, 08:10 AM
SWEET! I expect you to catch up to us and tell us what to do next!

Dustin

KitKarson
04-23-2019, 09:14 AM
Congratulations! Looking like Utah is developing a large Kitfox contingency.

Frontier Fox
04-23-2019, 07:29 PM
Welcome to the party.

Michaels kitfox
04-24-2019, 07:33 AM
I have known Brandon Peterson for awhile now and I can say that he and his family are some of the best human beings that I have had the pleasure to be around. They always make you feel welcome. As does the whole Kitfox crew in Homedale.
You have made the right choice with the Kitfox and I know that you will enjoy every minute of the build.

Meyer
04-24-2019, 07:44 AM
Welcome! Enjoy and post pics!

Perkins
04-24-2019, 08:46 AM
Building a Kitfox is not like building a Lego set like I had imagined. There is way more work in reaming holes, trimming to fit, and attention to detail. But so far I feel like I'm off to a good start. Im about 30 hours into the build and feel like I am starting to get my head wrapped around the process.
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Last night I was able to get all the ribs fitted and ready on the vertical stabilizer. I have been debating on varnishing them before or after I hysol them into place. It looks like it can be done either way??
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Perkins
04-24-2019, 08:49 AM
SWEET! I expect you to catch up to us and tell us what to do next!

Dustin

I'll do my best... but I think you guys have a bit of a head start.

Your planes are looking amazing. I need to get down there to come see them.

jrevens
04-24-2019, 09:01 AM
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Last night I was able to get all the ribs fitted and ready on the vertical stabilizer. I have been debating on varnishing them before or after I hysol them into place. It looks like it can be done either way??


Perkins,
Your build is looking good!
To insure the best bond, you should install them before you varnish them, IMO.

jiott
04-24-2019, 11:06 AM
Agree with John. Hysol to wood is a better bond than varnish to wood.

Perkins
04-27-2019, 07:53 AM
Today marks one week of building. I feel like I'm making some great progress. My goal is to have the fuselage ready for fabric at the 2-week mark. I still have a ton of work to get to that point.
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I was able to recruit some help this weekend which slowed the process a bit but made some great memories. I think my kids might be more excited about the build then I am.
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All though I'm less then excited about how the bulkhead looks (hysol) all over it. It is now my favorite part on the plane. I let my 11 year old and 8 year assemble it on their own. She did the glue he did the rivets.

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